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The direction of flow is from one straight to the next, stopping only for measuring the ends or shallow bends. For added simplicity, the AddiCheck machine provides an audible tone as each step of the measuring process is completed. The mathematical relationship between bender moves Y, B, C and the X, Y, Z coordinates is non-linear. This means there is no direct one-to-one relationship between a change in bending machine moves and the resulting X, Y, Z deviation. A best-fit routine is therefore utilised, where the tube is measured against a master set of data. After completion of the measuring sequence, if the optional printer is fitted, a print out documenting end lengths and angles can be produced along with X, Y, Z and Y, B, C data. A longer report, detailing the deviations of the tangent points and the deviation in length, angle and rotation can also be printed. The part number, time and date are also recorded on both reports.

Latest software technology for non-contact tube measurement

AddisonMckee, USA, has introduced AddiCheck, a non-contact tube measuring and inspection solution. Incorporating specialised software, it is designed for easy component inspection, measurement and data collection. The machine benefits from the development expertise that was used to create the AdData ‘G’ Plus measuring solution. AddiCheck models are suited to mid-market tube manipulation organisations, and afford fi AddisonMckee’s AddiCheck non-contact tube measuring and inspection system, alongside the AdData machine

greater accuracy over contact tube probe inspection machines.

AddiCheck is designed to interface directly with AddisonMckee’s range of modern DataBend and PowerBend CNC tube bending machines. AddiCheck will also provide the necessary coordinates data to set up non-CNC machines. Operators simply place the component to be measured on the system’s portable workbench, key in the relevant data and use the non-contact probe to achieve totally distortion-free measuring where two points on each straight section between bends are to be probed. This process can be done from either end of a bend, as the system automatically reverses the ends, if required. The principle is to sweep the probe into the tube areas adjacent to each bend tangent or end point. This is something the operator can achieve single-handedly as the probe initialises itself for the next measurement automatically.

AddisonMckee – USA Fax : +1 513 228 7226

Email : info@addisonmckee.com Website : www.addisonmckee.com

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